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Chargers | Tomlinson has most success running to his right Mon Nov 16, 11:04 AM
ESPN.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson gained 63 of his 96 rushing yards in Week 10 rushing to his right. Tomlinson's longest run of the game was a 20-yard touchdown to the right of the field. On the season, Tomlinson has gained 151 yards on 28 carries running to his right.
| Our view: The Chargers are licking their chops and looking forward to the rematch against Denver this weekend. The past three weeks the Broncos have been gashed on the ground, so you better believe Tomlinson and the Chargers have taken note. If the Chargers are going to win on Sunday, a big game from LT could be in order. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson scores twice Week 10 Sun Nov 15, 07:47 PM
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson had 24 carries for 96 yards with two touchdowns during the team's Week 10 game. Tomlinson moved past former NFL RBs Thurman Thomas and Franco Harris to move into 12th place all-time with 12,145 career yards. Tomlinson moved past former RB Marcus Allen and into third place on the all-time list with 146 career touchdowns.
| Our view: Tomlinson took advantage of a decimated Philadelphia linebacker group and an early lead on his way to steady production. Though the Chargers still used Darren Sproles in some short yardage situations, Tomlinson looked strong inside the ten on his two short touchdown runs. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson practices in full Friday Fri Nov 13, 06:51 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (hip) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 13, and is probable for Week 10. He is expected to play.
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Chargers | Tomlinson practices in full Thursday Thu Nov 12, 10:18 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (hip) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 12, and he will play Week 10.
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Chargers | Tomlinson misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 08:31 PM
CBSSports.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (hip) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 11, because of a bruised hip. Head coach Norv Turner said he expects Tomlinson to practice Thursday, Nov. 12. Tomlinson was able to work out on a side field.
| Our view: Another week, another injury for Ladainian Tomlinson. Don't drop Darren Sproles if you own him. |
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Chargers | 2009 to be LT's last with team? Wed Nov 11, 12:27 AM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson might be closing out his final season with the Chargers.
| Our view: Darren Sproles isn't under contract in 2010, but he's not an everydown back. The feature back for the 2010 Chargers is likely not on the roster right now. |
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Chargers | Turner feels LT is returning to form Sun Nov 8, 11:27 AM
San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said he thinks RB LaDainian Tomlinson is returning to form. 'I thought he ran the ball well in the Denver game, he had explosive runs in the Kansas City game, and I thought he had his best game against the Raiders the other day,' Turner said. 'Obviously we are rolling him and Darren Sproles in there so he is not getting as many carries where he can get that long run that makes those numbers look better. But, he is making good runs and I think each week he has gotten better.'
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Chargers | Tomlinson battled illness in Week 8 Mon Nov 2, 11:21 AM
CBSSports.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (illness) sat out a few snaps late in the team's Week 8 because he was battling a cold. 'That's the only thing that was wrong,' Tomlinson said.
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Chargers | Tomlinson surpasses 12,000 rushing yards Mon Nov 2, 02:58 AM
Scott Bair, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson surpassed 12,000 career rushing yards during the team's Week 8 game. Tomlinson is the fourth fastest running back to reach the milestone.
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Chargers | Tomlinson scores two TDs Week 8 Sun Nov 1, 07:37 PM
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson had 18 carries for 56 yards with two touchdowns during the team's Week 8 game.
| Our view: Tomlinson made the most of his opportunities, converting on two red zone carries to boost a below average yards per carry number. Tomlinson looks healthy and should continue to get the majority of the Chargers' rush attempts. |
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Chargers | Fast fact: Tomlinson struggling to hit 100 Sun Oct 25, 12:34 PM
The NFL Network reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson has not rushed for 100-plus yards in his last 11 games.
LaDainian Tomlinson player page Chargers | Tomlinson practices Friday, will play Week 7 Fri Oct 23, 07:57 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (illness) practiced Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will play.
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Chargers | Tomlinson misses practice Thursday Thu Oct 22, 10:47 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (illness) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 22, but he is expected to play Week 7.
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Chargers | Tomlinson says he feels pretty good following Week 4 Mon Oct 5, 12:10 PM
Kevin Acee and Tod Leonard, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) said he felt pretty good in his return to action in Week 4. 'I felt pretty good,' said Tomlinson, who missed the two previous games with a sprained ankle. 'I'm still working my way back. I wouldn't say I was there. A little rusty.' However, Tomlinson only carried the football seven times in the game, mainly due to the Chargers falling behind quickly. 'We got down so fast, we couldn't run the ball,' Tomlinson said.
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Chargers | Tomlinson held to 15 yards Week 4 Mon Oct 5, 02:21 AM
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson had seven carries for 15 rushing yards Week 4.
| Our view: Tomlinson actually looked sharp on a few of his moves, and had more burst than he did in the season opener. This could be a decent moment to throw out an offer to a disgusted owner. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson expected to play Week 4 Fri Oct 2, 08:58 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as probable for Week 4 and is expected to play.
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Chargers | Tomlinson probable for Week 4 Fri Oct 2, 03:56 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 4 game.
| Our view: Tomlinson looks likely to suit up this week, but expect a limited number of carries against a strong Pittsburgh front seven. He's a risky, high upside flex play only. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson practices Thursday Thu Oct 1, 11:48 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) practiced Thursday, Oct. 1, and he will probably play Week 4 unless he suffers a setback.
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Chargers | Turner: 'Good chance' Tomlinson will play Thu Oct 1, 09:41 PM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports that Chargers RB Ladainian Tomlinson practiced on Thursday, October 1 without soreness or complications. "LT looked good," head coach Norv Turner said. "... We're making the kind of progress we'd hoped for. Based on what I've seen, I think there's a good chance (he plays)."
| Our view: Tomlinson doesn't seem like a great start in his first game back vs. the stout Steelers run defense, but his return does take the edge off of Darren Sproles as an RB2/flex start in PPR leagues. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson practices in full Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 08:17 PM
Updating a previous item, CBSSports.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 30. Tomlinson said his ankle felt "pretty good" and that he wants to play Week 4. Tomlinson added that it would depend on how his ankle is.
| Our view: "pretty good" and "it depends" aren't the kinds of things we're used to hearing Tomlinson say. We would leave him on the bench even if he's active because of the matchup and this equivocation. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson practicing Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 06:27 PM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers LB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) is participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 30.
| Our view: That points to a return for Tomlinson this week, instead of him resting through the team's week 5 bye. Still, it's hard to play him against the Steelers, and the game is Sunday night, so you'll need to have options on Pittsburgh, San Diego, Green Bay, or Minnesota if he's a game-time decision. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson unlikely to practice this week Tue Sep 29, 12:06 PM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) is unlikely to return to practice this week.
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Chargers | Tomlinson progressing, but return remains a mystery Mon Sep 28, 03:29 PM
Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) is making progress in his recovery, but the team still doesn't know when he will be back on the field.
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Chargers | Week 3 Inactives Sun Sep 27, 03:30 PM
The San Diego Chargers have declared LB Antwan Applewhite, FS C.J. Spillman, QB Charlie Whitehurst, WR Craig Davis, RB LaDainian Tomlinson, OG Louis Vasquez, C Nick Hardwick, DL Travis Johnson inactive for Week 3.
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Chargers | Tomlinson out for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 03:52 PM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) has been ruled out of the team's Week 3 game.
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Chargers | Tomlinson misses practice, likely out Sunday Fri Sep 25, 02:54 PM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports that RB Ladainian Tomlinson missed practice on Friday, September 25. He doesn't expect him to play vs. the Dolphins on Sunday.
| Our view: Make sure Darren Sproles is in your lineup in PPR leagues. |
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Chargers | L.T. to sit out until completely healthy Fri Sep 25, 01:23 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) will not return until he is close to or at 100 percent because he does not want to come back too early and have the injury linger.
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San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 24, and he will probably miss the team's Week 3 game.
| Our view: He might be trying to come out of the team's week 5 completely healthy. Darren Sproles should be a must start in PPR leagues again this week. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson misses practice Wednesday Wed Sep 23, 07:25 PM
The San Diego Chargers announced RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) sat out the team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 23.
| Our view: If Tomlinson can't go this week, Darren Sproles will once again be a must start in PPR leagues. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson could return in Week 3 Tue Sep 22, 12:22 PM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner is hopeful RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) can play in Week 3. However, Turner added the team will prepare to play without him.
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Chargers | Tomlinson sheds walking boot Sun Sep 20, 05:30 PM
CBS Sports reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) is no longer wearing a walking boot on his injured ankle.
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The San Diego Chargers have declared LB Antwan Applewhite, FS C.J. Spillman, QB Charlie Whitehurst, WR Craig Davis, RB LaDainian Tomlinson, OG Louis Vasquez, C Nick Hardwick, DL Travis Johnson inactive for Week 2.
| Our view: Michael Bennett may get a chance at 10-15 carries in Tomlinson's absence in rotation with Darren Sproles today. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson misses practice, likely out Sunday Fri Sep 18, 02:46 PM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports that RB Ladainian Tomlinson, DT Jamal Williams, OG Louis Vazquez, OL Nick Hardwick, and LB Antwan Applewhite all missed practice on Friday, September 18, and he doesn't expect any of them to play on Sunday.
| Our view: Get Darren Sproles in your lineup in PPR leagues! With two interior linemen out, the Chargers will be passing a lot. Jamal Williams likely absence means good things for Ray Rice. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson misses practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 10:53 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 17, and he is questionable for the team's Week 2 game.
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Chargers | Tomlinson misses practice, still in protective boot Thu Sep 17, 09:35 PM
Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports that San Diego RB Ladainian Tomlinson missed practice on Thursday, September 17. His injured ankle was still in a protective boot, and his status for Sunday's game vs. the Ravens is in doubt.
| Our view: We wouldn't play him against the Ravens even if he is active, but Darren Sproles becomes a solid start in PPR leagues if LT can't go, because Sproles has shown his ability to turn short passes into big gains against tough defenses. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson wears boot Wednesday Thu Sep 17, 12:09 PM
Bernie Wilson, of The Associated Press, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) was wearing a protective boot Wednesday, Sept. 16, because of his ankle injury. Tomlinson said he is not too concerned about the injury. It is not known if he will play in Week 2.
| Our view: Tomlinson should be a dreaded game time decision this week in a tough matchup against the Ravens. Because of the team they're facing the Chargers may decide to shut Tomlinson down completely, and let his ankle fully heal. If LT does give it a go, we could see a reduced role, with more playing time for both Darren Sproles and Michael Bennett. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson misses practice Wednesday Wed Sep 16, 09:12 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 16.
| Our view: We're guessing LT won't play this week. If he doesn't, Darren Sproles belongs in your lineup in PPR leagues, even though he's playing the Ravens. Sproles was bottled up by the Steelers in the playoffs last year, but he still managed to put up great numbers as a receiver. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson will not practice Wednesday Tue Sep 15, 04:08 PM
CBSSports.com reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16.
| Our view: Tomlinson should be a game time decision for this Sunday's game against the Ravens. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson scores again versus Oakland in Week 1 Tue Sep 15, 09:35 AM
ESPN.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) scored his 23rd career touchdown versus the Oakland Raiders in Week 1.
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Chargers | Tomlinson limping badly following game Tue Sep 15, 04:27 AM
Updating previous reports, Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) said his ankle injury wasn't bad enough that he couldn't play, but toward the end of the game it became tight on him. Tomlinson was injured on a shovel pass play, which he fumbled. It was Tomlinson's first lost fumble in his last 987 touches. Following the game, Tomlinson was limping badly. Head coach Norv Turner said Tomlinson will undergo tests Tuesday, Sept. 15.
| Our view: LT's time as a true RB1 is over. Even when he is healed from this ankle injury, the Chargers coaches have to see that Darren Sproles is the better back to have in on passing downs, and maybe even in key game situations, like the 4th quarter game-winning drive last night that was mostly made up of touches by Sproles. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson injures ankle Tue Sep 15, 02:16 AM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports that San Diego RB Ladainian Tomlinson injured his ankle in the game vs. Oakland on Monday, September 14.
| Our view: No other details are known yet, but it's hard to not feel like this was an omen about how Tomlinson's season was going to go. Whether it was because of the injury or not is beside the point that Darren Sproles is just a better RB than Tomlinson at this point in both RBs careers. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson finds the end zone versus Oakland Mon Sep 14, 11:47 AM
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson has scored a touchdown in all but one of his 16 games versus the Oakland Raiders.
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Chargers | Tomlinson to sit out final preseason game Thu Sep 3, 02:17 PM
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson will sit out the team's final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Friday, Sept. 4, according to head coach Norv Turner.
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Vikings | Childress feels Peterson is NFL's best player Thu Sep 3, 11:02 AM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress believes RB Adrian Peterson is currently the NFL's best player. Childress' defense of Peterson came following comments made by San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson in which Tomlinson felt he was the best running back in the league. 'LaDainian is a hell of a back and he's entitled to his opinion,' Childress said. 'I'm going to tell you, my guy is the best football player in the National Football League and he's the best running back in the National Football League and I believe that.'
| Our view: Wow! Brad Childress is actually right here. Let's hope he doesn't feel the same way about Brett Favre. |
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Chargers | Sproles starts at tailback Saturday Sat Aug 29, 11:49 PM
San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles started the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29, against the Atlanta Falcons, as RB LaDainian Tomlinson was given the game off. Sproles had three carries for 16 yards and a touchdown on the ground and three catches for 29 yards through the air.
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Chargers | Tomlinson held out of third preseason game Sat Aug 29, 11:08 PM
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson was held out of the team's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Saturday, Aug. 29. Tomlinson saw limited action in the team's previous two preseason games.
| Our view: Tomlinson hadn't played in the preseason for years before getting some action this year, and the Chargers apparently decided they had seen enough. |
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Chargers | Tomlinson unlikely to play Saturday Thu Aug 27, 09:07 PM
CBSSports.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson is unlikely to play in the team's preseason game in Atlanta Saturday, Aug. 29. Head coach Norv Turner acknowledged concerns of him playing on a synthetic surface.
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Chargers | Tomlinson says he is playing without pain Wed Aug 26, 12:40 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, during an interview on Rock 105.3 in San Diego, said he is enjoying playing in the preseason, as it's allowing him to get reps early. It is also allowing the team's offense to gain chemistry earlier in the year. Tomlinson, who was bothered by a toe injury last year, said it's nice to finally be healthy again. He said he is able to practice and play in games without any pain.
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Chargers | Tomlinson happy he is a value in fantasy football drafts Wed Aug 26, 12:38 PM
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, during an interview on Rock 105.3 in San Diego, said he doesn't have any problem with fantasy football players taking him later in fantasy football drafts this year. He said he went so high in drafts for so long, it's nice to see everyone is able to land him at a great value this year.
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Chargers | Tomlinson holding up Tue Aug 25, 09:27 AM
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said Monday, Aug. 24, he is feeling fine after playing in the team's first two exhibition games, his first action in a preseason since 2005. 'I'm feeling good,' Tomlinson said. 'I'm feeling really good, actually. I haven't had any problems. I'm healthy. Not even sore at all, either. So I'm pretty encouraged by the way I feel.'
| Our view: Even though it's only the preseason, this is still great news for Tomlinson and his fantasy owners. Tomlinson has rarely played in the preseason that last few years, and it's a good sign that his body is not feeling the punishment he's been taking so far. |
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